Year: 2016

It’s that time of the year when the normally sleepy towns of Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest swell to overflowing with visitors and tourists.
For many, it’s an annual pilgrimage, following in the footsteps of their parents or grandparents who came for a holiday over the Christmas period, year in year

The NSW Government has provided $30,000 in funding for the development of a Newcastle Airport master plan which will drive airport upgrades and sustainability over the next 20 years.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter, Scot MacDonald MLC, announced the funding and said the master plan will bolster tourism and economic benefits

18 Genoa Grove,
TEA GARDENS
Price: $530,000
This lovingly maintained three bedroom home is just a short level stroll from the Myall Quays shopping and medical centres, bakery and cafe and specialty shops.
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Opposite 'Admiral Green reserve' it is private with a leafy outlook.
The master is spacious with

The Myall Coast community will have something to celebrate this New Year with work commencing to ensure Mungo Brush Road remains open and continues to provide access to Myall Lakes National Park.
The project includes relocating of a 3.2 km section of the road affected by sand movement from Dark

20-72 Booner Street,
HAWKS NEST
PRICE: $395,000
This modernly renovated two bedroom unit is situated on the top floor of the 'Booneroo' complex.
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It features two bedrooms (both air conditioned), two bathrooms, internal laundry and all mod cons.
The living area is spacious and open plan and opens onto a large

Mckelty Searle’s plans to study at University next year have been boosted after being awarded a $2,500 scholarship from the Great Lakes Education Fund (GLEF).
GLEF Chairperson Stephen Nicholas said 11 students in the Great Lakes region were awarded scholarships this year, sharing a total of $22,000 in

Local recreational fisherman Brett Shultz has been fishing the region's beaches and waterways for well over 50 years.
With so many top spots to cast a line, Brett said the secret to reeling in a big haul is patience, fresh bait and local knowledge.
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“Tea Gardens has a

Swapping his sleigh for a fire truck last week, Santa Claus was escorted by volunteer members of the Bulahdelah Rural Fire Brigade as he travelled the town to spread his Christmas cheer.
Blazing sirens alerted the young and old that the jolly man in red was on his way with huge

Port Stephens Women in Business (PSWIB) is a not-for-profit organisation based in Port Stephens.
t began as an initiative of a group of businesswomen who saw the need to help, support and encourage local businesses.
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The group is committed to providing opportunities to connect with each other through